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MEDICAL INTERPRETER
Job Title: MEDICAL INTERPRETER
Job Code: 4093
FLSA: N
Job Level: D1
Revised Date: 03/24/2025
Supervisory Responsibility: No
General Description of the Job Class
Perform a variety of interpretation and translation services to assist patients receiving care within the Duke Health System.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Provide interpreter services, and convey the exact message as opposed to summarizing the information in a way that is subjective. Provide documentation as required.
Ensure that information pertaining to the patient's outpatient services, hospitalization, (i.e. advanced directives, consents from treatment, diagnosis and prognosis, treatment plan, follow-up appointments and health care education) are accurately communicated.
Participate as a neutral party as a conduit of information that flows between Duke staff and the patient/visitor.
The patient's questions/concerns regarding this information are to be appropriately addressed and documented by Risk Management Directives.
Ensure all encounters are recorded in Service Hub. Maintain accurate and timely electronic documentation of all service requests and provisions.
Promote customer satisfaction related to Duke services; notify the Supervisor of any issues that may be problematic for patients or Duke staff.
Participate in continuing education programs and competency training to enhance professional role. Ensure all policies and procedures related to process, service, and employee work rules are followed. Maintain confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitors.
Participate in on-call coverage to provide interpretation/translation services during non-business hours and business hours as assigned.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
High-School Diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of conversation/translation competency testing in secondary language. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Experience
Previous experience in a Health Care setting preferred.
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) required for ASL interpreter.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work with diverse populations from various economical backgrounds and age groups.
Ability to work as an effective member of a dedicated team.
Ability to work in a fast paced Health Care environment with a variety of customer service needs.
Accurate and appropriate interpretation skills at all times.
Current N.C. Driver's License with driving record suitable to Duke Van operations and corporate risk management, if applicable.
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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